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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,256.73, 331,524.60 and 132,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,256.73, 331,524.60 and 132,828.86 is: 183,287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,256.73 : 331,524.60 = 132,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,256.73/331,524.60 = 132,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,256.73x = 331,524.60 × 132,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,256.73x = 44,036,035,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,035,010.66/240,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,287.41

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